Why
NAF?
"Weight lost during a diet is frequently regained unless children are motivated to change their eating habits and activity levels for a lifetime!!" Surgeon General
Obesity
and overweight trends are alarmingly on the rise.
In 1999, 14 % of teenagers in the U.S. were overweight.
This prevalence has tripled in the past two decades. 
According to the Surgeon General, overweight adolescents
have a 70% chance of being overweight as an adult.
As a result of all of this, children at a younger age
are fighting heart disease, asthma, type 2 diabetes,
muscle and joint failure, depression, low self-esteem,
social discrimination, and many other problems.
It is no wonder that the Center for Disease Control
has labeled Obesity as the health problem of the century.
According to many experts, obesity and overweight in children is largely due to lifestyle rather than genetic factors. The Surgeon General has suggested that a teenager’s behaviors and environment are the leading contributors to overweight and obesity. He also says that addressing these two things (environment and behaviors) will bring about the most success in weight management. With society’s busy schedule and the instant and ready availability of unhealthy foods, it is very difficult for parents to help their children make permanent changes regarding their weight management.
NAF was founded to give parents a place to turn to address the environment and behavior associated with their children’s weight management. We have created an ?environment? where kids have an opportunity to make lifestyle changes regarding health and weight. Pills, diets, and other forms used for quick weight loss are only a temporary solution and are often unhealthy and dangerous for your child. We have worked hard to create a fun and caring environment where your daughter will be able to have a life-changing experience regarding her weight, self-esteem, eating habits, and physical activity. We have incorporated coaching and mentoring into our program to help address the emotional issues surrounding overweight and obesity. Throughout this whole process your daughter will be surrounded by caring and competent professionals as well as peers who are going through the same changes. All of this creates a powerful source of motivation, confidence and support that your daughter will receive while here. As a parent it is virtually impossible for you to have the time or resources to provide the support, environment, and life changing experiences that your daughter will receive at NAF.
As a parent, you have a wonderful opportunity to make life-changing differences in your child’s life. Undoubtedly many of your daughter’s strengths and personal achievements are a direct result of the influence you have had in her life. The National Academy of Fitness is here to help you give something to your daughter which will have many life-changing effects. The long term benefits that your daughter will receive by enrolling in NAF will be priceless. Her happiness, confidence, health, life expectancy, self-esteem, future earning potential, future spouse and children, and quality of life will all be affected for the better. You daughter will be forever thankful to you for giving her this opportunity.
